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China invasion of Taiwan

The Falklands War of 1982: Lessons for a Potential 21st Century China-US Conflict Over Taiwan

The Falklands War of 1982: Lessons for a Potential 21st Century China-US Conflict Over Taiwan

By Martin Mitchell
While the situations are not identical, the tactical and geopolitical parallels make the Falklands War worth studying in the Taiwan context.

Rethinking Taiwan’s Defense Preparedness in the Context of Whole-of-Society Resilience

Rethinking Taiwan’s Defense Preparedness in the Context of Whole-of-Society Resilience

By Calvin Chu and Kuang-Cheng Hsu
In the face of hybrid warfare and nontraditional threats, Taiwan's defense budget includes more than military expenditure.
Kinmen Is Unlikely to Become Taiwan’s Crimea 

Kinmen Is Unlikely to Become Taiwan’s Crimea 

By Justyna Szczudlik
China’s gray zone and cognitive warfare tactics are one issue; a Crimea-like scenario is another. We should not confuse the two.

Delayed US Arms Transfers to Taiwan: Déjà Vu?

Delayed US Arms Transfers to Taiwan: Déjà Vu?

By Jung-Ming Chang and Che-Jen Wang
The situation recalls the early 1950s, when U.S. arms sales to Taiwan were delayed by other priorities. Unfortunately, Taiwan’s need is much greater today.

What to Make of Biden’s Latest Promise to Defend Taiwan

What to Make of Biden’s Latest Promise to Defend Taiwan

By Dean P. Chen
A range of intertwined international and domestic factors are driving Washington’s current policy toward the Taiwan Strait. 

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

China Is Drawing Lessons From D-Day for an Invasion of Taiwan

China Is Drawing Lessons From D-Day for an Invasion of Taiwan

By Lyle Goldstein
China has systematically studied the Allied landing at Normandy to inform its planning for an assault on Taiwan.

Yes, Japan Will Defend Taiwan 

Yes, Japan Will Defend Taiwan 

By Ryan C. Bercaw
For Japan, peace in the Taiwan Strait is a matter of national survival. A proper discussion of Japanese intervention should thus ask “how” not “if.” 
How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?

How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?

By Scott W. Harold
What might China’s future disinformation operations against Taiwan focus on and how can Taipei and its partners combat them?

The Demographic Costs of a War Over Taiwan

The Demographic Costs of a War Over Taiwan

By Fuxian Yi
China’s population is already shrinking. The further demographic consequences of a Taiwan invasion would be devastating.

Taiwan’s Earthquake Resilience: Lessons for a Cross-Strait Conflict

Taiwan’s Earthquake Resilience: Lessons for a Cross-Strait Conflict

By Hiro Fu
Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness comes from decades of regulation and work in building structural and societal resilience. It must do the same in preparation for a potential conflict with China.

China Looks to Ukraine War for Guidance on Attack Helicopters

China Looks to Ukraine War for Guidance on Attack Helicopters

By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
With respect to Russian airpower, Chinese strategists continue to be quite fixated on Russian attack helicopter operations in Ukraine.
Most Experts Agree: China Isn’t About to Invade Taiwan

Most Experts Agree: China Isn’t About to Invade Taiwan

By Alexis von Sydow
A new report from the Swedish National China Centre finds that forecasts consistently rate the risk of armed conflict in the Taiwan strait as low.

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